National SEN Education Business Manager

Frontier Consulting are assisting a national SEN & Children s residential provider to recruit for a national Business Manager to work within their SEN School provision., We are looking for an experienced, commercially minded, and highly organised professional to join our Education Division as a Divisional Business Manager. This is a key leadership role providing strategic, operational, and financial support to the Divisional Director and senior leadership team. Working across a portfolio of specialist education services, you will play a vital role in driving performance, supporting operational excellence, and ensuring robust financial oversight across the division. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives on analysing data, influencing decision-making, improving processes, and building strong relationships with senior stakeholders. About the Role Reporting directly to the Divisional Director, you will work closely with Regional Directors, Headteachers, Principals, Business Managers, and central support functions to help deliver the division's strategic objectives. You will provide detailed financial and operational analysis, support business reviews, lead performance monitoring activities, and contribute to the successful delivery of key divisional projects and initiatives. The responsibilities include Strategic & Operational Support, Financial and Performance Analysis, Communication and Stakeholder Engagement.

• A Bachelor's degree or Level 3 qualification in Business Administration or a related field.
• Strong experience analysing complex data and producing meaningful management information.
• Experience interpreting budgets, financial reports, and profit and loss statements.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including the use of formulas and data analysis tools.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage senior stakeholders.
• The ability to work independently while building effective relationships across diverse teams.
• A high level of professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality.
Desirable
• Experience working within an education environment.
• Experience supporting multi-site operations.
• Previous leadership or line management experience.